But it may not be long before the English landscape is taken over by palm trees – as climate change is set to radically change how our gardens might look.

Hotter temperatures may mean growing plants in greenhouses is a thing of the past, as gardeners opt for solar-powered lawnmowers instead – if they don’t replace their grassy lawns with Astroturf.

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These predictions are all according to a report by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), which says that we can expect a more ‘variable’ summers, which are hotter, but with more ‘extreme’ downpours.

The RHS research, compiled with help from the Met Office and Reading University academics, analysed the potential impact of global warming on the nation’s gardens.

Another change may be a flourishing of the Chinese windmill palm. The tree – a common feature in many gardens – normally has difficulty spreading its seed in this country because the climate is too cold.

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But warmer weather could mean that the ornamental palm’s seeds will take over from more familiar trees.

According to the report, the palms have already begun escaping from gardens and self-seeding in parts of southern England.

At the same time, oaks may disappear as processionary moths, that kill them, are predicted to thrive.

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) report analysed the impact of climate change on British gardens and has urged gardeners to plant palm trees and artificial lawns (stock image)

Warmer weather in the future could lead to the Chinese windmill palm flourishing in British gardens

And although drier summers could mean fewer weeds, many gardeners may struggle to replicate their immaculate lawns and opt for artificial grass instead.

The report also predicted a north-south divide, with the south set to become warmer and drier, while the country north of Northampton will be cooler and wetter, resulting in an extended growing season – not to mention frustration for gardeners.

The report concluded: ‘Advocates of immaculate, well-watered lawns and Edwardian herbaceous borders...may have their work cut out to maintain standards.’